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Dave MacLeod lowering accident 4-Oct-2012 At 8:39:29 PM Climboholic

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I started out thinking you were being a bit harsh on the guy, but you do make a good point about not just accepting human error. The simple process of both climbers tying in (as should be taught to beginners) would eliminate this possibility. Or if you're a sport climber who doesn't climb multipitch, at least leave the rope tied to the rope bag.

I haven't read the blog, but I wouldn't jump to the conclusion that he was stupid. Complacent maybe, but he didn't make a conscious decision to use a short rope. If he did it again, then that would be stupid!

Maybe Dave's pride is a bit bruised and he's passing on the lessons he learnt under the alias of Taylor152???

On 3/10/2012 Taylor152 wrote:
>Here are some tips which should be keep in mind when you like to climbing
>mountains.
>
>Check Knots,
>Pay Attention
>Check Harnesses,
>Wear a Helmet,
>Pay Attention
>